How-To Geek

As exciting as building a custom PC is, it can also be pretty stressful. You’re investing a lot of money into something you’ll use every day, so you want it to be worth it. But if you don’t know how to spend wisely, you might make costly mistakes and not get your money's worth. Let’s make sure that doesn’t happen.

I've always wanted to have my own sim racing setup at home, but I didn't have the money or the space for many years. I dabbled a little with cheap entry-level racing wheels, but none of those bottom-tier solutions really worked for me.

Your Galaxy Watch is not only a great fitness resource, but it's also really good for keeping tabs on your health. And thanks to a recent Samsung acquisition, it might be about to become a lot more useful.

The Meta Quest 3S 128GB model is now being sold at its lowest price ever. It is currently costs just $249 at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. This is a big 17% discount off its original price of $299, and this low price makes the 3S a perfect choice if you haven't gotten a VR headset yet.

If you’re looking for a high-end desktop dock for your laptop, then the Anker Prime TB5 Docking Station is a great deal right now. The Thunderbolt 5 hub is on sale right now for $340 from Anker’s online store and Amazon, a discount of $60 (15%) from the usual price.

Streaming services are more expensive and fractured than ever before. A Plex media server can help you escape excessive streaming fees, but the cost of entry is somewhat steep. Thankfully, Amazon is slashing prices on home server hardware during Prime Day, so you can set up a Plex media server at a discount if you buy in now.

Routers don’t last forever. Their performance seems to degrade over time, crashes become increasingly common, and outdated speeds really start to hold back modern smartphones, tablets, and laptops.

Razer just revealed the BlackWidow V4 Tenkeyless Hyperspeed keyboard, with a compact design, two wireless modes, and a customizable PCB. It looks like a great option for gaming and productivity alike, and you can order yours starting today.

If you’re tired of having a mess of cables and chargers on your nightstand, then Belkin’s BoostCharge Pro 3-in-1 charger is perfect for you. This Qi2-certified MagSafe-enabled charger completely changed my nightstand’s look and function, and right now it’s down to its best price of the year.

Whether you’re planning a summer getaway or gearing up for the back-to-school season, one thing’s certain—no one wants to deal with dead devices or tangled cords. Known for making compact, travel-friendly charging gear, TESSAN is kicking off its “Next Journey Festival” with a trio of smart charging solutions designed to power up everything from phones to laptops with ease.

Doomscrolling can be a slippery slope when the line between relaxation and mindless scrolling becomes blurry. With the advent of endless feeds across social platforms, falling prey to hours of scrolling is not exactly unheard of.

While you can game with any mouse (and I have!) there's nothing like a tuned gaming rodent to give you the best experience while playing on PC—and sometimes even on consoles!

If you're thinking of a new laptop, you might wonder how much you should pay for one. You could sift through websites, but some Python code and a little linear regression could make the job easier.

I take no pleasure in relaying negative experiences with ambitious products like the KIWI Design K4 Duo. The stagnant Meta Quest 3/3S strap market needs to see innovations like the Duo’s built-in headphones, but that same feature has multiple fatal flaws that counteract its positive qualities.

OnePlus has officially released the smaller 43mm OnePlus Watch 3 in the United States, alongside the OnePlus Buds 4. If you want to grab either of them, there's a launch discount until the end of July.

Walmart's Onn 4K Pro streaming device launched last year as a combination Nest speaker and Google TV streaming box. At only $50, it was already a great deal, but it just hit a price that makes it even harder to ignore.

We’re already a month into the official summer season, and there’s so much to watch but never enough time. That’s why, this week, I bring you a list of watchables with a dash of legendary history, a police procedural, some silliness, and a sprinkle of horror, since we are, you know, crawling towards the spooky season.

Unraid has several features that make it a “love it or hate it” operating system. I’m not sure which side you fall on there, but I absolutely love it. However, I realize that Unraid might not be the best choice for all homelab storage servers.

I’ve gone through a lot of PC gaming gear to find the perfect accessories for my desk. With all the upgrades that I’ve done over the past decade, only five upgrades really stand out to me. These are the things that completely changed how I game at my desk (and why I think these upgrades might apply to you, too).

Thunderbird 140, also known by its code name "Eclipse," has officially been released. There's something for everyone this time around, including dark mode reading improvements, easier interface customization, native notifications across all platforms, and much more.